Keeping kids safe from fire

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reviews and collects resources that can be used in public outreach activities to help keep children safe from fire. Explore these materials to learn more about discussing fire safety for children with parents, teachers and other caregivers.

Outreach materials from the U.S. Fire Administration

Statistics to share

Fifty-seven percent of all child fire deaths occur to those four or younger.

Fire injuries are highest in the four or younger age group, decline in the middle years, but rise again in the 10 to 14 age group. Fire deaths decrease as children age.

Boys are at a higher risk of death from fire than girls.

African-American children age four or younger are at an increased risk of death from fire.

Fire safety curriculum for preschoolers

More than half of child fire deaths are among children age four or younger—making them an important audience for fire prevention and education. If you’ve ever visited a preschool classroom to discuss fire safety, or have met with older toddlers during community outreach activities, you know they can be a tough crowd to reach.

Fire Safety Trailer Curriculum

Adding a fire safety trailer can take your education program to a whole new level by providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that build upon what they learn in the classroom. This curriculum offers you an “out-of-the-box” way to use a fire safety trailer to teach students of all ages about fire safety.

Free publications to share with children

FireSafety.gov Kids Page – this interactive CD-ROM contains fire safety lessons, quizzes and games for children ages 3-9. Order this item (Only fire departments, schools and daycare providers can order this item.)

Kids Firetruck Foldup Activity Sheet – contains a fire safety word game and mazes that children can navigate to practice a home fire escape plan. The activity sheet folds into a firetruck. Recommended ages: 3-7. Order or download in English | Spanish

Let's Have Fun with Fire Safety: Marty and Jett's Activity Book – activities to teach children about fire safety and prevention, including coloring pages, connect the dots, word searches and escape plan mazes. Recommended ages: 3-7. Order or download in English | Spanish

Sesame Street Fire Safety Station Color and Learn – fire safety activities booklet for children ages 3-5. Order or download in English | Spanish

Social media messages

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More than half of child fire deaths are among children age four or younger—making them an important audience for fire prevention and education. Help increase awareness about keeping kids safe from fire with the free outreach materials at www.usfa.fema.gov

Fire Prevention and Public Education Exchange

The Exchange serves as a centralized location for national, state and local fire prevention and life safety practices and public education materials that organizations may wish to share with other communities. Visit the Exchange for outreach materials that can help you teach children about fire safety.

Model Exchange programs to teach children about fire safety

USFA would like to call special attention to these innovative fire prevention programs that have measurable impact and outcome measures.

Safe Kids Worldwide. Videos, safety tips and fact sheets help prevent injuries to children caused by fire, burns and scalds, and fireworks.Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children.